Private Charter
Kailua & Lanikai Scenic Tour
Breathtaking blue — to the east coast's most beautiful water.
On Oahu's east coast, Kailua and Lanikai are among the island's most beautiful areas — Lanikai has been voted the USA's #1 beach. White sand and emerald-green water offer a quieter, prettier sea than Waikiki, about 30 minutes away by car.
A classic half-day model route: the Nuuanu Pali Lookout (stunning views) → Lanikai / Kailua Beach → an ocean-view lookout → cafés and shopping in stylish Kailua town. Being a private charter, you can freely build in time to swim or linger at a café.
Arrive in the morning to beat the crowds, or take it slow as a couple. Your English-speaking guide tailors the day to the weather and your wishes, and can extend it to a full day combined with the North Shore.
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Area
- East coast (Kailua)
- Capacity
- Up to 6 guests
- Vehicles
- Private vehicle (up to 6 guests)
Free quote · settled on the day
Highlights
What you'll enjoy
Lanikai Beach
A beach of breathtaking beauty, sometimes called 'heavenly'.
Ocean-view lookout
A stunning viewpoint over the emerald sea.
Kailua town
A break at stylish cafés and shops.
A sample day
Example itinerary
- 1Nuuanu Pali Lookout (famously windy, stunning views)
- 2Lanikai Beach (USA #1 · emerald water)
- 3Kailua Beach
- 4An ocean-view lookout
- 5Kailua town stroll (cafés, shops, pancakes)
Included
- English-speaking local guide & driver
- Private vehicle (fully chartered)
- Fuel and parking arrangements
Not included
- Meals
- Gratuity
Good to know
- Please ask about swimming time at the beach.
- Beach access: due to recent regulations, licensed tour vehicles can't drive onto or stop near Kailua / Lanikai beaches. You reach the beach by rental e-bike from Kailua town (child trailers can be arranged; leave your luggage in the vehicle). The Nuuanu Pali Lookout and Kailua town are visited directly by car as before.
Pickup
Pickup / drop-off at hotels around Waikiki.
FAQ
Questions about this tour
About 30 minutes from Waikiki, and around 6 hours round-trip. Your hours are freely adjustable.
Yes — we focus on the key spots. It can also be extended to a full day or combined with the North Shore.
Yes. Kailua and Lanikai are calm, swimmable beaches, and we can build in time to play in the water (beach access is by rental e-bike from Kailua town due to regulations).
Due to recent regulations, licensed tour vehicles can't drive onto or stop near Kailua / Lanikai beaches. Access is by rental e-bike from Kailua town. The Nuuanu Pali Lookout and Kailua town are still reached directly by car.
Pricing
Simple, by-the-hour pricing
Priced by vehicle and time, not per person. You only pay for the hours you use.
Private vehicle
Up to 6 guests
$70 / hour
- Your own private vehicle & guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Waikiki
- Child seats available on request
- Plenty of luggage space
Pricing is by the hour for the whole private vehicle (not per person), calculated from Waikiki with travel time included. Prices are in US dollars (USD) and may change.
- Payment is settled locally at the end of the tour. Cash (USD) or credit card are both accepted (card payments add 5%). A gratuity for your guide is appreciated but always optional.
- There's no prepayment, and as a rule no cancellation fee — also free if your arrival flight is cancelled or badly delayed.
- Airport pickups and drop-offs can be combined with sightseeing — just share your flight details.
- Child seats can be arranged on request — please tell us your children's ages in advance.
- Please ask about minimum hours and any other details.
- Quotes are always free.
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